Geopolitical tensions boost safe-haven demand

May 27, 2026

11:11 am

What's the storyGold and silver prices witnessed an uptick on Wednesday, driven by a weaker US dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The COMEX gold futures rose by 0.34% to $4,517.70 per ounce while silver outperformed gold with a 1.32% jump to $77.615 per ounce.